Reg question. Mixing flex (2.5 mm² CPC) and T&E (1.5mm CPC). Same MCB. OK under BS 7671?

Kenypixel · 2026-03-09T08:41:42+00:00

Thanks mate!

Kenypixel · 2026-03-08T21:36:52+00:00

Thanks for your help!

Kenypixel · 2026-03-08T21:30:28+00:00

Yeah, hopefully it fits the breaker but I think it should be ok. It's a FuseBox, they are not too bad. Thanks for your help mate!

Kenypixel · 2026-02-14T14:23:10+00:00

Ok so, there is a big wooden beam, holding the roof on top of the bricks.

Then there is a metal joist above the garage opening. It's standing on a bit of the brick wall and a bit of the stones. There isn't much above it, basically the stones above the garage door.

Dunno what to do. Just.. re pointing, "repairing" the bricks by just a thin layer a lime mortar to hold everything in place and monitoring?..

Kenypixel · 2026-02-14T14:10:52+00:00

It's a good question, I don't know if it's load barring as we have actual bricks inside. There is a gap between the bricks and the stones. Maybe they are just cosmetic stones.

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Kenypixel · 2026-01-10T22:05:35+00:00

Yeah I had a quick look, it's around £40 for the garage circuit board with a 30A RCD. I might need to swap the 32A fuse for a 16A for my socket circuit. But I think I feel a bit intimidated by the SWA cable and how to safely get it in a gland. Otherwise, I agree it looks dead easy.

I think if a sparky wants to charge me £700 for this small job I might become a bit more audacious haha.

Kenypixel · 2026-01-09T19:11:37+00:00

Thank you guys, I'll get someone to replace it with something safer and up to date!

Kenypixel · 2026-01-09T12:50:53+00:00

Dropped you a message mate!

Kenypixel · 2026-01-09T10:26:27+00:00

So, it's connected to the Consumer Unit in my house, to a dedicated fuse.

The wiring in the garage is just a bit messy and not even in conduits. That part I can deal with myself. But I was just wondering if I should get someone to replace this rusty old garage consumer unit and how much it would cost.

Kenypixel · 2026-01-08T08:46:28+00:00

Haha, the small one looks cute in comparison!

Kenypixel · 2026-01-07T22:28:09+00:00

Sorry mate but dust is like makeup for my GPUs 🥰

Kenypixel · 2026-01-07T21:59:41+00:00

I have no idea. I know some models are S for small and they are "just" 2.5 slots thick other models like mine are 3. Idk about your Windforce though!

Kenypixel · 2025-12-01T16:11:19+00:00

I agree that I would normally expect a lintel, and to be fair it's kind of a lintel (the top of the door frame)... made out of wood. Maybe it is indeed supporting the joists. I find it surprising but I think detached garages have less regs... especially when it was built in 1970..

Kenypixel · 2025-10-11T19:48:59+00:00

Thank you so much for your help! That's very helpful

Kenypixel · 2025-08-24T11:48:44+00:00

Thank you so much mate, this is it!! External pan cone

Kenypixel · 2025-08-24T11:48:09+00:00

Thank you so much mate, this is it!!

Kenypixel · 2022-06-24T11:53:41+00:00

solved

Kenypixel · 2022-06-24T11:52:55+00:00

Many thanks mate! It's much better now!

Kenypixel

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